Review: The Hearach Single Malt, Croft Strength, and Oloroso Cask Matured
Scottland’s windswept Isle of Harris produces more than just iconic tweed fabric. Since 2015, the Isle of Harris Distillery, the islands first and currently only legal distillery, has been making an arguably more iconic Scottish product, whisky. Like many upstart distilleries, gin helped to keep the lights on and the stills running while the whisky…
Review: Mingle Mood Mocktails, Complete Lineup (2026)
It’s been five years since we first reviewed Mingle Mocktails, a fruit-forward booze alternative that we found, well, perfectly fine for a picnic or a teenager’s birthday party. Since then, Mingle has broadened its lineup to include Mingle Mood, a collection of canned mocktails that include lion’s mane, ashwagandha, and L-theanine, all sweetened with organic…
Review: Shortbarrel Sapsquatch Bourbon
Maple syrup barrel-finished bourbon has become increasingly common over the past several years. In most instances, bourbon is transferred into used maple syrup barrels, and consumers may be told which maple producer supplied those barrels. Beyond that, there has been little movement in the category. Finding a maple-finished bourbon that offers something outside the usual…
Tasting the Classic Cocktails and Craft Spirits of Missoula, Montana
ADVERTISEMENT Image generated by Gemini Missoula sits at a lively intersection of mountain air, rushing rivers, and vibrant university-town energy. You’ll quickly discover a nightlife scene that feels surprisingly polished, especially when ordering Missoula craft cocktails. The city, historically known as the Hub of Five Valleys, boasts a population of nearly 80,000, making it large…
Review: Sandeman x Tipsy Scoop Port Pops
Port wine, but make it a popsicle! For summer 2026, Port house Sandeman and boozy ice cream makers Tipsy Scoop have joined forces to create a new frozen delight: a berry sorbet push-pop infused with Sandeman Founder’s Reserve Port. The pops are available exclusively this month (July 2026) in celebration of National Ice Cream Month,…
Review: Banter Rum – White and Amber
Maggie Campbell has been making and blending rum for decades, first at Privateer and then at Mount Gay. Now she’s running her own operation, American Cane, which is a Louisiana-based blender with two rums on the market. Banter is billed as a “revival rum,” designed to be a no-nonsense, “low-drama,” good-value pick for cocktailing. There’s…
Review: William Chris Rebecca Caroline Sparkling Wines and Mary Ruth, 2026 Releases
Today we’re diving into Texas winery William Chris‘s new sparkling wine division, Rebecca Caroline, along with coverage of a new white wine blend, Mary Ruth. Watch for a full report of our visit to the Rebecca Caroline tasting room soon. 2023 William Chris Rebecca Caroline Dell Valley Vineyards Cuvee Brut – 60% Chardonnay 40% Chenin…
Review: Another Hendrick’s Gin
Hendrick’s seems to have no trouble coming up with names for its line extensions, with monikers like Oasium and Neptunia a couple of its recent drops. What then do you call Hendrick’s first permanent line extension in nine years? (Orbium was the last to get full-time treatment.) Well, Another Hendrick’s is as good a name…